/e.fɛk.tɥe/
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to carry out, to perform
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Word origin
From Medieval Latin effectuare, from Latin effectus ('accomplishment'), from efficere ('to bring about'). English 'effect' and 'effectuate' are related.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- effectus
- English cognates
- effect, effectuate, efficient
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | effectue | effectuais | effectuai | effectuerai | effectuerais |
| tu | effectues | effectuais | effectuas | effectueras | effectuerais |
| il/elle | effectue | effectuait | effectua | effectuera | effectuerait |
| nous | effectuons | effectuions | effectuâmes | effectuerons | effectuerions |
| vous | effectuez | effectuiez | effectuâtes | effectuerez | effectueriez |
| ils/elles | effectuent | effectuaient | effectuèrent | effectueront | effectueraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | effectue | effectuasse |
| tu | effectues | effectuasses |
| il/elle | effectue | effectuât |
| nous | effectuions | effectuassions |
| vous | effectuiez | effectuassiez |
| ils/elles | effectuent | effectuassent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | effectue |
| nous | effectuons |
| vous | effectuez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- effectuant
- Past participle
- effectué · effectuée · effectués · effectuées
Examples
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The technician carries out a check every month.
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You can make the payment online.
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They made their journey by train.
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The surgeon performed the operation without a hitch.
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The work will be carried out during the summer.
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